Eastern Illinois Panthers 17–42 Illinois Fighting Illini: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2006

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Eastern Illinois Panthers 42–17 in Week 1, 2006. Final score: Eastern Illinois Panthers 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 42.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini rolled past Eastern Illinois Panthers 42–17 in Week 1 of the 2006 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Mike Donato (2197) — 0.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.78 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Vincent Webb — 0.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Rashard Mendenhall — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Eastern Illinois Panthers	0	12	0	3	17
Illinois Fighting Illini	12	12	6	6	42

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

EIUEastern Illinois Panthers

OPP EZ

+3OPP 25

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

ILL
Q1TD
PTPierre Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Pierre Thomas rush for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q1TD
EHEb Halsey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Eb Halsey rush for 39 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q2TD
PTPierre Thomas
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Pierre Thomas rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
EIU
Q2TD
RVRyan Voss
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Justin Duhai pass complete to Ryan Voss for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q2TD
RMRashard Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.
EIU
Q2TD
PCpass complete Micah Rucker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Mike Donato pass complete to Micah Rucker for 20 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
ILL
Q3TD
TBTim Brasic
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Tim Brasic rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.
EIU
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
15-30
Zach Yates 42 yard field goal GOOD.
ILL
Q4TD
RMRashard Mendenhall
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-36
Rashard Mendenhall rush for 2 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Mike Donato (2197) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.78 EPA/play +9.40 EPA
Tim Brasic (356) — 0.0 yds · +0.49 EPA/play +7.83 EPA
Justin Duhai (2197) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.01 EPA/play +4.01 EPA

Rushing

Vincent Webb (2197) — 0.0 yds -0.11 EPA
Pierre Thomas (356) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.32 EPA
Eb Halsey (356) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.33 EPA

Receiving

Rashard Mendenhall (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +1.23 EPA
Kyle Hudson (356) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.68 EPA
pass complete Micah Rucker (2197) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.64 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Mike Donato	2197	12	8.3%	1	+0.78	+9.40
Tim Brasic	356	16	0.0%	0	+0.49	+7.83
Justin Duhai	2197	1	100.0%	1	+4.01	+4.01
Isiah Williams	356	4	0.0%	0	+0.40	+1.59
Cole Stinson	2197	7	0.0%	0	-0.26	-1.79
TEAM	356	1	0.0%	0	-2.24	-2.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	EIU	ILL
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	2197	4	+0.11	Ended
Q1	356	12	+5.13	Rush TD
Q1	2197	5	-2.69	Punt
Q1	356	10	+4.52	Rush TD
Q2	356	10	-0.99	Ended
Q2	2197	2	+3.32	Pass TD
Q2	356	1	-5.37	Fumble
Q2	2197	3	-2.16	Punt
Q2	356	12	+2.41	Rush TD
Q2	2197	3	+7.00	Pass TD
Q3	356	7	+0.54	Ended
Q3	2197	7	+2.56	Interception
Q3	356	7	+2.69	Rush TD
Q3	2197	14	+3.74	Interception
Q4	356	4	-1.01	Punt
Q4	2197	3	-1.72	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Mike Donato pass intercepted by Vontae Davis at the Illin 0, returned for no gain to the Illin 20. (-8.52 EPA)
Q2 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Isiah Williams rush for 11 yards, fumbled at the Illin 33, recovered by Seymour Loftman at the Illin 33. (-5.37 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Rashard Mendenhall rush for 7 yards, fumbled at the EIlln 36, recovered by EIlln at the EIlln 36. (-4.54 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Eb Halsey rush for 6 yards, fumbled at the Illin 32, recovered by Donald Thomas at the Illin 32. (-4.46 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Mike Donato pass complete to Micah Rucker for 38 yards to the Illin 24 for a 1ST down. (+4.26 EPA)
Q2 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Justin Duhai pass complete to Ryan Voss for 33 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+4.01 EPA)
Q3 · Eastern Illinois Panthers · Mike Donato pass intercepted by Brit Miller at the Illin 44, returned for 2 yards to the Illin 46. (-3.75 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Pierre Thomas rush for 14 yards to the Illin 46 for a 1ST down. (+3.73 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (42–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Mike Donato (2197) — yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: EIU at EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Eastern Illinois Panthers 17, Illinois Fighting Illini 42 in Week 1 of the 2006 college football season.

Who won Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 17–42.

Where can I find the Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=262450356.

Who led Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Illinois Fighting Illini in passing?

Mike Donato (2197) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Eastern Illinois Panthers at Illinois Fighting Illini in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.